My group use proactive sustainability assessment to reduce the environmental impact of new technologies. Process-based life-cycle assessment (LCA) is used to identify critical steps in current technologies and guide greener alternatives by combining theoretical environmental assessment and experimental work.

Evaluating the environmental impact of commercialized and future solar photovoltaics technologies constitutes the core of my research. Because solar energy is perceived as a green technology, any harmful environmental issues arising from its manufacture, use or disposal will be detrimental to solar energy’s long-term success.

In addition to photovoltaics, I have research projects related to battery, nanomaterials synthesis, and wastewater treatment. I am also interested in other opportunities to use my expertise in life-cycle assessment and sustainability assessment for other applications.

Prospective students – openings

If you are a motivated, creative and independent student interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in an area similar to my area of interest, contact me! I’m always looking for students with strong analytical and computer skills, research experience and preferably a background in chemistry, physics, engineering or environmental science. Please review our group publications and current projects before contacting me.